OAR 877-015-0146: Inactive Status

(1) Upon written request by a baccalaureate social worker or a master’s social worker who plans not to practice as a regulated social worker in Oregon for an extended period of time, the board may place a certificate or license in inactive status. (2) A baccalaureate social worker or master’s social worker whose certificate or license is in inactive status is subject to the requirements imposed on baccalaureate social workers or master’s social workers except for the requirement to submit annual reports of continuing education. (3) At the time of the request, and at the time of each renewal of the certificate or license while it is inactive, the baccalaureate social worker or master’s social worker must certify on a form provided by the board that the baccalaureate social worker or master’s social worker will not use a title that indicates the person has an authorization to practice regulated social work while the certificate or license is inactive. At the time a request to be placed on inactive status is submitted, the person making the request must be current on the fees required by OAR 877-001-0020.